JAMES ERNEST ARD

OLANTA - James Ernest "Ernie" Ard, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at his home, after an illness.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years and high school sweetheart, Linda McGee Ard of Olanta; one son, James E. "J.E." Ard Jr. of Olanta. He was a son of Ernest Adel Ard and Margaret Highsmith Ard. He was voted the "Most Athletic" by the Olanta High School Class of 1962. He also had an outstanding pitching record on the baseball team. This was followed further by playing for the Oakland "A" Farm Club later in life. He had a vast interest in hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Olanta Baptist Church, Nelson & Wilson Hunting Club, and was well known for his deer hunting records and love of the outdoor activities. He worked for 28 years at Union Carbide/ESAB as an inspector, tool grinder and tool crib manager. After retirement, he worked part time at H.D.'s Quick Stop.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Olanta Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Floyd Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be accessed at www.floydfuneral.com